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Now, we understand that not everyone is as enthusiastic about plastic manufacturing as we are here at ICP. For most people, the top priority is getting the right part made on time, on budget, and less so the thrilling allure of choosing the right drill tip.

When choosing a production method for your plastic part, there are a lot of factors to consider. For parts that need to be cut, there are a number of methods to choose from. The two preferred methods of cutting plastic – precision die cutting and dieless knife-cutting (flash cutting) – are suitable ...

Mitigating potential risks that may contribute to product failure is just a part of life for designers, engineers, and production leaders alike. Rapid prototyping is one such way to streamline your production process, mitigate product failure, and ensure that your design performs to your ...

Relevance is a tricky subject in any market, and the plastics business is no exception. Missing the proper timing on a release means the product can flop, but pushing too fast and too early leaves sluggish sales and surplus parts. Striking the balance between quality service and consistent product ...

Getting the most bang for your buck is made easier with a bit of market knowledge in every industry, and the plastic fabrication market of 2021 has proved this to be true. If you’re a designer, engineer, company manager, or project leader aiming to make a production plan that accommodates market ...

The old adage “time is money” rings true even in the realm of plastic manufacturing. Each and every production delay means money lost and opportunities missed. In order to stay relevant and maximize your product’s potential, Industrial Custom Products offers a variety of product development and ...

Adhesives for plastics pull a lot of weight in the plastics production arena, literally and figuratively. When it comes to engineering complex parts or tools, ensuring that the essential components stay where they’re supposed to be is a difficult factor to dismiss. At Industrial Custom Products, we ...

Plastic production is a world full of possibilities for modern manufacturers and designers. Everything from delicate medical components to sturdy, long-lasting, cosmetic parts are made possible by thermoforming and other plastic manufacturing technology. At Industrial Custom Products, we turn all ...

Speed is the name of the game when it comes to plastic manufacturing. The market moves quickly which means you need to move quicker. At Industrial Custom Products we prioritize speed and quality in equal measure and aim to help your project exceed expectations while staying at and under budget. ...

Every thermoforming project has its own challenges that might vary from production to production or even from day to day. At Industrial Custom Products, our goal as a thermoforming company is to help customers identify which challenges are impeding their vision and help troubleshoot, plan, and ...

Thermoplastic textures can range from purely aesthetic to highly functional. Depending on the goals of your project, you can create thermoformed plastics that are high gloss, abrasion resistant, or colored to your exact specifications. For project managers and designers hoping to incorporate ...

Cost-effectiveness is vital for custom manufacturing services, but it’s important to remember that “cost-effective” doesn’t necessarily mean the lowest cost. Low costs can often yield low quality, and vice versa. For custom manufacturing services this is a key difference. At Industrial Custom ...

Happy Minnesota Manufacturing Week to all of those involved in manufacturing in the State of Minnesota! We are extremely grateful to our employees, our customers, and our partners in the supply chain. Minnesota Manufacturers take great pride in the products they make, and ICP is no different. For ...

At Industrial Custom Products, we support your product development process by prioritizing efficient engineering. With our design-assist engineering services you can rest assured that your final product will perfectly support the needs of your clients, designers, and engineers. By streamlining your ...

Plastic production is a highly flexible process. Plastics can be twisted, melted, bonded, flattened, and just about everything else in between in order to create products that satisfy every consumer’s need. Thanks to the endless forms that plastic can take, plastic fabrication can result in highly ...

High-quality first article testing is an essential component of a complete production process. Checking for product conformance prior to production prevents misunderstandings of product specifications, ensures that the most effective tooling methods are being utilized in mass production—and with ...

There is no shortage of thermoforming companies to choose from in the age of the Internet, and depending on your familiarity with plastics manufacturing, trying to sift through endless ads and information can be overwhelming. Understanding the hallmarks of a high-quality manufacturer requires ...

Among the many types of tooling options, die cutting is a fast and inexpensive one that can precisely cut large quantities of uniform materials. But deciding whether die cutting is the right option for your project’s needs requires a bit of know-how and research. If you’re not sure which tooling ...